Ever fancied flying your very own remote controlled prehistoric Pterodactyl? If you have then you are sure to be interested in a Kickstarter campaign that has entered its final two weeks with the aim of raising $30,000.
The Kickstarter project is for a remote controlled 5 foot ornithopter that is shaped like a Pterodactyl and provides users with a 500m range and a maximum flying time of 20 minutes.
The Pterodactyl is constructed from durable polyfoam and is powered by an interchangeable 11.1 volt 1300mAh rechargeable battery and controlled using a 2.4G controller. The prehistoric remote-control bird is also equipped with realistic sound effects that take the form of a screeching sound that can be triggered during flight.
Watch the video below to learn more about this very unique remote-controlled flying device that can also be equipped with an optional camera harness to record your flights. Its creators explain more:
“Our Pterodactyls have a unique foot system that allows for easy control over your “bird”. Simply move the controller lever to adjust the feet to go up or down, left or right. You can add additional items to your pledge level by simply choosing the item(s) you would like from the list below and then following the instructions to add to your pledge.”
– $15 – Extra Controller Battery
– $20 – Extra Set Of Pterodactyl Feet
– $25 – Extra Battery For Your Pterodactyl
– $30 – Extra Set Of Pterodactyl Wings
– $50 – GoPro Camera Harness For Your Pterodactyl
For more information on the new remote controlled Pterodactyl jump over to the Kickstarter website for details and to make a pledge from $250.
Source: Kickstarter
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